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2011 Featured Trips
Upcoming Trips
Saturday, February 4: Snow Tubing Full
Sunday, February 5: Winter Hike Day Trip 5 Spots
Friday, February 10-Sunday, February 12: Quebec Winter Carnival 1 Spot
Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20: Vermont Winter Weekend 6 Spots
Saturday, February 25: XC Ski Day Trip
Sunday, February 26: Snow Tubing Day Trip private group
Friday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4: All Inclusive Winter Activities Weekend
**Thursday, March 15 to Monday, March 19: Galway Ireland: St Patrick's Day Festival SALE!
Friday, March 30 to April 1: Chocolate & Martini Tasting Tour
**Thurs(pm), April 5 to Sunday, April 15: Morocco & Sahara Desert 6 Spots
Friday, April 27 to Tuesday, May 1: Southern Sister Cities: Savannah to Charleston
Friday, May 19: Clay Shooting, BBQ, & Whiskey Tasting w/Tour private group
Wednesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 10: Havana CUBA
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Saturday, February 4: Snow Tubing Full
Sunday, February 5: Winter Hike Day Trip 5 Spots
Friday, February 10-Sunday, February 12: Quebec Winter Carnival 1 Spot
Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20: Vermont Winter Weekend 6 Spots
Saturday, February 25: XC Ski Day Trip
Sunday, February 26: Snow Tubing Day Trip private group
Friday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4: All Inclusive Winter Activities Weekend
**Thursday, March 15 to Monday, March 19: Galway Ireland: St Patrick's Day Festival SALE!
Friday, March 30 to April 1: Chocolate & Martini Tasting Tour
**Thurs(pm), April 5 to Sunday, April 15: Morocco & Sahara Desert 6 Spots
Friday, April 27 to Tuesday, May 1: Southern Sister Cities: Savannah to Charleston
Friday, May 19: Clay Shooting, BBQ, & Whiskey Tasting w/Tour private group
Wednesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 10: Havana CUBA
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Snow Tubing
Date: Saturday, February 4
Base Price: $79
FULL
Includes: Transportation to/from NYC, Tube, 2hr pass, lift ticket
Departure: 9:45/10:00am at Union Square & Columbus Circle Locations (Jersey Pick-up possible)
Return: 4:00pm approximate
Event Details
If sledding down the neighborhood hill brings back great memories, then snow tubing is just what you are looking for! It's like sledding, but easier, FASTER, more fun, and you don't have to hike back up the hill! Join us on our day trip and let snow tubing bring out the kid in you.
Our drive is a short distance (1hr) from the city to one of the largest tubing parks in America. There are more than 30 lanes for a diversity of fun filled rides. We will have 2hrs to slide, speed, jump, and race down the tubing hills. After our 2hr run, we'll have lunch at one of the bars/food courts, or enjoy a hot chocolate before heading back to NYC.
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Winter Hike-"East Mountain Loop"
Date: Sunday, February 5
Where: Fahnestock State Park, NY
Base Price: $55 ($10 of the payment will be donated to ChildEd Foundation)
If you'd like to make a donation to ChildEd Foundation, please click here!
"Education Empowers Children Around The World"
Departure: 8:00/8:15am at Union Square or Columbus Circle Locations
Return: 4:00/4:30pm-In time for the Super Bowl!
Event Details
Since we can't make snow for snowshoeing, Zirkel The World still wants you to enjoy the fresh winter air so we have planned a winter hike! Join us for a challenging moderate hike in Fahnestock State Park. This is a great hike to get back into shape, or prepare your legs for climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
East Mountain Loop Hike offers several viewpoints of Mt. Taurus, Bear Mountain Bridge, and the Hudson River. The hike is a 7.5 mile hike and will take us approximately 4-5hrs to hike. Come and get a workout with us!
You must have hiking boots or shoes for this hike. Please wear wicker or polyester clothing, hiking pants, a warm waterproof/resistant jacket, hat, gloves, and backpack for your lunch, water, and extra clothing.
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Quebec Winter Carnival
Date: Friday, February 10 to Sunday, February 12
Where: Quebec, Canada
Base Price: $495
Early Bird: $449 (till Jan 25)
Meet Us There Price: $295
Put down a $100 to reserve your spot now!
Included
Transportation to/from NYC (comfortable mini-van)
2 Night Hotel Accommodation in central location
2 Breakfasts
Effigy Pass
Transportation to Ice Hotel (entrance fee not included)
Departure: Friday 9:00am at Penn Station Location
Return: Estimated Sunday at 10pm
Transportation in Mini-van
Event Details
Join us for a weekend in Canada for the largest Winter Carnival in the World! Get some foot and hand warmers, and layer up! This trip only comes once a year, and should not be missed! With over 300 activities to choose from, is why its considered the largest winter carnival!
Here are just a few activities that are included with no extra cost to you! Place Loto-Quebec, WestJet Zipline, Natrel Giant Slide, World of Ice Games, Painting Symposium, Desjardins Snow Slides, Loto-Quebec Ferris Wheel, Snow Pentathlon Skating Rink, St-Hurbert Sleigh Race, and more!
We'll leave from NYC by 9am on Friday, stopping for lunch on the way. Once we arrive, we'll check into our hotel and walk around exploring the upper and lower areas of Quebec. At 7pm, the outdoor dance party will start. The night life at the festival is fabulous, starting with this outdoor dance party! Here are other options that are available:
Arctic Spa Village-Spas at the Carnival? Incredible! Carnival goers will find three spas and a sauna where they can enjoy a winter rest. Come and warm up in your bathing suit and discover Scandinavian customs.
Outdoor Skating-Outdoor skating rink!
Restaurant Partner's Campaign-Sample succulent hors d'oeures and mucicians will be on hand to make the occasion even more festive-indoors!
Night Parades (Sat night)-Marching bands, clowns and amusements of all kinds are also part of the show. Bonhomme (King of the Carnival) closes the parade on a new float built to his tastes.
On Saturday, you will have the whole day to choose what you'd like to do. There are so many activities and things to see/do-the Carnival is a huge playground! Below are a sample of some things you'll have chances to do.
Uniprix Ice Slide-A spectacular 400ft ice slide on the Plains of Abraham!
Snow Rafting-Come hurtle down the slopes withe your friends in a raft that seats 12 passengers. Peals of laughter and plenty of bouncing guaranteed!
Snow Slides-The slide is always a favorite for the whole family-young and old! Three snow-tubing corridors await you.
Cold-FX Snow Bath-Major chills fight it out! Watch or participate the courageous souls as they confront the cold and snow with only one weapon: a bathing suit! Three dips in the snow are planned, with a return to warmth between each.
Sleigh Rides-Experience the charm and elegance of a sleigh ride on the Place Desjardins site.
Snow Sculpturing-Come try sculpturing techniques! Grab a shovel~
Sugar Shack, Outdoor BBQ, Zipline, Dog Sledding, and more!
On Sunday, you'll have the morning free until 12pm. We'll visit the famous Hotel de Glace (Quebec Ice Hotel), before departing back to NYC. This hotel is made every year from all ice and snow. On our return home, we'll stop for a quick dinner.
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Vermont Winter Weekend
Date: Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20 (PDWeekend)
Where: Stowe Vermont
3 Days/3 Nights
Base Price: $495
Early Bird Price: $449 (till Jan 25)
Put down a $100 to reserve your spot now!
Departure: Fri-4:30/5:00pm Estimated Departure at 8th ave/33rd
Return: Mon-9:00pm Estimated Arrival to NYC
Transportation in 15 passenger van
Event Details
Join us for a long weekend during President's Day in Stowe Vermont and surrounding area towns for some skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, xc skiing, spa, or whatever your heart desires in the Green Mountains of Vermont!
Date: Saturday, February 4
Base Price: $79
FULL
Includes: Transportation to/from NYC, Tube, 2hr pass, lift ticket
Departure: 9:45/10:00am at Union Square & Columbus Circle Locations (Jersey Pick-up possible)
Return: 4:00pm approximate
Event Details
If sledding down the neighborhood hill brings back great memories, then snow tubing is just what you are looking for! It's like sledding, but easier, FASTER, more fun, and you don't have to hike back up the hill! Join us on our day trip and let snow tubing bring out the kid in you.
Our drive is a short distance (1hr) from the city to one of the largest tubing parks in America. There are more than 30 lanes for a diversity of fun filled rides. We will have 2hrs to slide, speed, jump, and race down the tubing hills. After our 2hr run, we'll have lunch at one of the bars/food courts, or enjoy a hot chocolate before heading back to NYC.
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Winter Hike-"East Mountain Loop"
Date: Sunday, February 5
Where: Fahnestock State Park, NY
Base Price: $55 ($10 of the payment will be donated to ChildEd Foundation)
If you'd like to make a donation to ChildEd Foundation, please click here!
"Education Empowers Children Around The World"
Departure: 8:00/8:15am at Union Square or Columbus Circle Locations
Return: 4:00/4:30pm-In time for the Super Bowl!
Event Details
Since we can't make snow for snowshoeing, Zirkel The World still wants you to enjoy the fresh winter air so we have planned a winter hike! Join us for a challenging moderate hike in Fahnestock State Park. This is a great hike to get back into shape, or prepare your legs for climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
East Mountain Loop Hike offers several viewpoints of Mt. Taurus, Bear Mountain Bridge, and the Hudson River. The hike is a 7.5 mile hike and will take us approximately 4-5hrs to hike. Come and get a workout with us!
You must have hiking boots or shoes for this hike. Please wear wicker or polyester clothing, hiking pants, a warm waterproof/resistant jacket, hat, gloves, and backpack for your lunch, water, and extra clothing.
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Quebec Winter Carnival
Date: Friday, February 10 to Sunday, February 12
Where: Quebec, Canada
Base Price: $495
Early Bird: $449 (till Jan 25)
Meet Us There Price: $295
Put down a $100 to reserve your spot now!
Included
Transportation to/from NYC (comfortable mini-van)
2 Night Hotel Accommodation in central location
2 Breakfasts
Effigy Pass
Transportation to Ice Hotel (entrance fee not included)
Departure: Friday 9:00am at Penn Station Location
Return: Estimated Sunday at 10pm
Transportation in Mini-van
Event Details
Join us for a weekend in Canada for the largest Winter Carnival in the World! Get some foot and hand warmers, and layer up! This trip only comes once a year, and should not be missed! With over 300 activities to choose from, is why its considered the largest winter carnival!
Here are just a few activities that are included with no extra cost to you! Place Loto-Quebec, WestJet Zipline, Natrel Giant Slide, World of Ice Games, Painting Symposium, Desjardins Snow Slides, Loto-Quebec Ferris Wheel, Snow Pentathlon Skating Rink, St-Hurbert Sleigh Race, and more!
We'll leave from NYC by 9am on Friday, stopping for lunch on the way. Once we arrive, we'll check into our hotel and walk around exploring the upper and lower areas of Quebec. At 7pm, the outdoor dance party will start. The night life at the festival is fabulous, starting with this outdoor dance party! Here are other options that are available:
Arctic Spa Village-Spas at the Carnival? Incredible! Carnival goers will find three spas and a sauna where they can enjoy a winter rest. Come and warm up in your bathing suit and discover Scandinavian customs.
Outdoor Skating-Outdoor skating rink!
Restaurant Partner's Campaign-Sample succulent hors d'oeures and mucicians will be on hand to make the occasion even more festive-indoors!
Night Parades (Sat night)-Marching bands, clowns and amusements of all kinds are also part of the show. Bonhomme (King of the Carnival) closes the parade on a new float built to his tastes.
On Saturday, you will have the whole day to choose what you'd like to do. There are so many activities and things to see/do-the Carnival is a huge playground! Below are a sample of some things you'll have chances to do.
Uniprix Ice Slide-A spectacular 400ft ice slide on the Plains of Abraham!
Snow Rafting-Come hurtle down the slopes withe your friends in a raft that seats 12 passengers. Peals of laughter and plenty of bouncing guaranteed!
Snow Slides-The slide is always a favorite for the whole family-young and old! Three snow-tubing corridors await you.
Cold-FX Snow Bath-Major chills fight it out! Watch or participate the courageous souls as they confront the cold and snow with only one weapon: a bathing suit! Three dips in the snow are planned, with a return to warmth between each.
Sleigh Rides-Experience the charm and elegance of a sleigh ride on the Place Desjardins site.
Snow Sculpturing-Come try sculpturing techniques! Grab a shovel~
Sugar Shack, Outdoor BBQ, Zipline, Dog Sledding, and more!
On Sunday, you'll have the morning free until 12pm. We'll visit the famous Hotel de Glace (Quebec Ice Hotel), before departing back to NYC. This hotel is made every year from all ice and snow. On our return home, we'll stop for a quick dinner.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Vermont Winter Weekend
Date: Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20 (PDWeekend)
Where: Stowe Vermont
3 Days/3 Nights
Base Price: $495
Early Bird Price: $449 (till Jan 25)
Put down a $100 to reserve your spot now!
Departure: Fri-4:30/5:00pm Estimated Departure at 8th ave/33rd
Return: Mon-9:00pm Estimated Arrival to NYC
Transportation in 15 passenger van
Included
Transportation to/from NYC (NJ pick up may be possible)
Transportation to activities and dinners
3 Night accommodations in Historic B&B
Huge Homemade Breakfast (Eggs Benedict, Omelets, Pancakes, etc)
Event Details
Join us for a long weekend during President's Day in Stowe Vermont and surrounding area towns for some skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, xc skiing, spa, or whatever your heart desires in the Green Mountains of Vermont!
We will leave NYC at 4-5pm on Friday and arrive to our B&B in the evening. On Saturday and Sunday if you'd like to ski/snowboard we'll take you to the lifts. If you are not interested in skiing/snowboarding, you will have a choice of activities listed above-you pick and we'll take you there and organize the details for you!
Choice of Activities
Down Hill Skiing/Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Cross Country
Skiing, Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling, Sleigh rides, Spa/Massage,
Shopping, or Maple Sugaring
On Monday after our huge breakfast we'll visit some fun, interesting Vermont must sees such as: Ben & Jerry's, Cabot Cheese Store, Cold Hollow Cider Miller, Blowing Glass Factory, and Chocolate tastings! We will leave the area around 3pm, stopping in a hillside town for a late lunch, returning to NYC around 9-10pm.
About our accommodations:
This is a historic bed and breakfast built in 1826. It was formerly a tavern, stagecoach stop, and private residence, and is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. We are just a short driving distance from the town of Stowe, but walking distance to great restaurants and bars in a nearby town. The B&B has a cozy bar and communal library with a nice fireplace.
Each room will accommodate 2-3 people. Rooms are very large.
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XC Skiing Day Trip-Beginners Welcome!!
Date: Saturday, February 25
Base Price: $79
Includes: Park Pass, Skis, Boots, Poles, and Transportation to/from Manhattan
Departure: 9:00/9:15 at Union Square and Columbus Circle Locations
Return: Estimated 5:00pm
Event Details
Whether you're new to cross country skiing, or have done so many times, this trip will be a fantastic way to spend a winter day. Enjoy the rhythmic, low-impact feeling of gliding-across gentle terrain. XC skiing in the opinion of many exercise physiologists and researchers, is the world's best aerobic fitness activity! So start your 2011 fitness plan with a bang by burning 400-500 calories per hour on this XC ski trip!
Once we get our rented gear, we'll head out on the beautiful and well-groomed trails. From the lodge, we will start on the easier trails until lunch. After lunch, depending on how we feel we may try a trail a bit more difficult, or stay on the easier trail. The pace will be a slow to moderate. We'll be able to warm up inside the lodge or at the outdoor fire pit.
To make sure you have a real good time, you will need ski pants and jacket, waterproof boots (Gore-Tex lined) and of course hat/gloves, and warm layers.
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Snow Tubing Day Trip
Date: Sunday, February 26
Reserved for private group
Basic Members
Albatross Members
Includes: Transportation to/from NYC, Tube, 2hr pass, lift ticket
Departure: 9:30 at 41st and 9th Ave
Return: 4:00pm or sooner
Event Details
If sledding down the neighborhood hill brings back great memories, then snow tubing is just what you are looking for! It's like sledding, but easier, FASTER, more fun, and you don't have to hike back up the hill! Join us on our day trip and let snow tubing bring out the kid in you.
Our drive is a short distance (1hr) from the city to one of the largest tubing parks in America. There are more than 30 lanes for a diversity of fun filled rides. We will have 2hrs to slide, speed, jump, and race down the tubing hills. After our 2hr run, we'll have lunch at one of the bars/food courts, or enjoy a hot chocolate before heading back to NYC.
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All Inclusive Winter Activities Weekend
"All meals-All activities included!"
Date: Friday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4
Where: Adirondacks NY
2 Days/2 Nights
Base Price: $449
Put down your $100 deposit to reserve your spot!
Event Details
Join us for a weekend of unlimited winter FUN! Located at an Adirondack Resort, with so many winter activities to choose from-all included in your price! Ice skating, horseback riding, snowmobiling, xc skiing, downhill skiing, downhill tubing, ice fishing, and sleigh rides. Enjoy the heated pool and hot tub after your long day-and of course don't forget all the meals are included!
On Friday evening, we'll depart for our 4hr drive to our Adirondacks Ranch Resort. On Saturday and Sunday, you'll have unlimited use of all the activities. You can plan your day and do as many or little activities as you'd like. All equipment is included in the price, so there is no extra fees!
This is a great trip to try those winter activities you've never done, or do your favorite ones all day long! Our Ranch Resort accommodations are log cabins with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Couples will have their own room and private bathroom.
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St Patrick's Day Festival: Galway Ireland
Date: Thursday, (pm) March 15 to Monday, March 19
Where: Galway Ireland
3 Days/3 Nights
SALE: (till 2/13) $1195 + $100 OFF if you sign up w/a friend!
Base Price: $1295
Early Bird Price: $1195 (till Jan 25)
Put down your $300 deposit to reserve your spot!
Included
International Airfare
Transfer to/from airport in Ireland
3 nights in 4 star hotel
3 Irish breakfasts
Galway City Walking Tour
Crazy Irish Fun!
Event Details
Tired of the same Irish pubs and green beer in NYC during St. Patrick's Day? The picturesque seaside town of Galway Ireland is home to flourishing arts, music, theatre, and film scene, but is also on the popularity list of places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Join us in Ireland for March 17th 2012, and enjoy the true Irish Flare of pipe bands, dance groups and performances, street events, art installations and music concerts to celebrate St. Patty's Day!
Thursday/Friday-Arrival and City Tour
Our flight will leave NYC at 7:30pm, arriving in Ireland at 6:00am on Friday. We will transfer to our Galway Hotel and head to a restaurant in the city center for a "Irish" breakfast. After breakfast, we'll have our 90min walking city tour. Our guide will show us the History and Culture of this Vibrant Medieval city known as the "City of the Tribes". They will tell us stories of Galway's past and present in an engaging and humorous way. This tour will give us the feeling of knowing Galway intimately and prepared to discover it in more detail!
The remainder of the day you can take in Galway any way you please. In the evening we'll meet for an optional group dinner in the square.
Saturday, March 17-Parades and Pubs
Today will be the busiest day of the whole trip! Celebrations are ALL day and ALL night! We'll start with watching the St. Patrick's Day parade which starts in the early afternoon. This parade is widely regarded as the best parade in Ireland. For the remainder of the day/night, you'll celebrate the way the true Irish people do!
Galway, the city of the Tribes! The Irish pubs in Galway are completely alive all day!! It doesn't matter what you're after, you'll find it in the pubs of Galway, Ireland. Live rock, trad, blues, ska, underground Irish dancing....!! Sample some excellent Irish foods, live gigs, and a genuinely warm welcome. The Irish pubs in Galway are warm, welcoming and atmospheric. The perfect places to eat, and drink well. If you like havin' the craic, partying until the early hours, watching live gaelic football or hurling events or just enjoying an Irish meal, then you're in the right city-the Irish Pubs of Galway!
Sunday, March 18-Optional Activity Day
Take your last day in Ireland by planning your own activity or tour. There are great tours to choose from!
-Cliffs of Moher & Burren
-Visit the Aran Islands
-Conamara Irish Culture Experience
-Connemara & Cong
-TheGiant 's Causeway Tour
-Live music in Pubs
Enjoy our last night with a lovely dinner and more drinks!
Monday, March 19-Return NYC (Newark)
We will leave for the airport in the early AM for our 8am flight, arriving to Newark at 11:20am
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Chocolate & Martini Tasting Tour
Date: Friday, March 30 to April 1
Where: Southern New Hampshire
2 Days/2 Nights
Early Bird Price: (till March 8)
Base Price:
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Date: Saturday, February 25
Base Price: $79
Includes: Park Pass, Skis, Boots, Poles, and Transportation to/from Manhattan
Departure: 9:00/9:15 at Union Square and Columbus Circle Locations
Return: Estimated 5:00pm
Event Details
Whether you're new to cross country skiing, or have done so many times, this trip will be a fantastic way to spend a winter day. Enjoy the rhythmic, low-impact feeling of gliding-across gentle terrain. XC skiing in the opinion of many exercise physiologists and researchers, is the world's best aerobic fitness activity! So start your 2011 fitness plan with a bang by burning 400-500 calories per hour on this XC ski trip!
Once we get our rented gear, we'll head out on the beautiful and well-groomed trails. From the lodge, we will start on the easier trails until lunch. After lunch, depending on how we feel we may try a trail a bit more difficult, or stay on the easier trail. The pace will be a slow to moderate. We'll be able to warm up inside the lodge or at the outdoor fire pit.
To make sure you have a real good time, you will need ski pants and jacket, waterproof boots (Gore-Tex lined) and of course hat/gloves, and warm layers.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Snow Tubing Day Trip
Date: Sunday, February 26
Reserved for private group
Basic Members
Albatross Members
Includes: Transportation to/from NYC, Tube, 2hr pass, lift ticket
Departure: 9:30 at 41st and 9th Ave
Return: 4:00pm or sooner
Event Details
If sledding down the neighborhood hill brings back great memories, then snow tubing is just what you are looking for! It's like sledding, but easier, FASTER, more fun, and you don't have to hike back up the hill! Join us on our day trip and let snow tubing bring out the kid in you.
Our drive is a short distance (1hr) from the city to one of the largest tubing parks in America. There are more than 30 lanes for a diversity of fun filled rides. We will have 2hrs to slide, speed, jump, and race down the tubing hills. After our 2hr run, we'll have lunch at one of the bars/food courts, or enjoy a hot chocolate before heading back to NYC.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
All Inclusive Winter Activities Weekend
"All meals-All activities included!"
Date: Friday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4
Where: Adirondacks NY
2 Days/2 Nights
Base Price: $449
Put down your $100 deposit to reserve your spot!
Event Details
Join us for a weekend of unlimited winter FUN! Located at an Adirondack Resort, with so many winter activities to choose from-all included in your price! Ice skating, horseback riding, snowmobiling, xc skiing, downhill skiing, downhill tubing, ice fishing, and sleigh rides. Enjoy the heated pool and hot tub after your long day-and of course don't forget all the meals are included!
On Friday evening, we'll depart for our 4hr drive to our Adirondacks Ranch Resort. On Saturday and Sunday, you'll have unlimited use of all the activities. You can plan your day and do as many or little activities as you'd like. All equipment is included in the price, so there is no extra fees!
This is a great trip to try those winter activities you've never done, or do your favorite ones all day long! Our Ranch Resort accommodations are log cabins with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Couples will have their own room and private bathroom.
St Patrick's Day Festival: Galway Ireland
Date: Thursday, (pm) March 15 to Monday, March 19
Where: Galway Ireland
3 Days/3 Nights
SALE: (till 2/13) $1195 + $100 OFF if you sign up w/a friend!
Base Price: $1295
Early Bird Price: $1195 (till Jan 25)
Put down your $300 deposit to reserve your spot!
Included
International Airfare
Transfer to/from airport in Ireland
3 nights in 4 star hotel
3 Irish breakfasts
Galway City Walking Tour
Crazy Irish Fun!
Event Details
Tired of the same Irish pubs and green beer in NYC during St. Patrick's Day? The picturesque seaside town of Galway Ireland is home to flourishing arts, music, theatre, and film scene, but is also on the popularity list of places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Join us in Ireland for March 17th 2012, and enjoy the true Irish Flare of pipe bands, dance groups and performances, street events, art installations and music concerts to celebrate St. Patty's Day!
Thursday/Friday-Arrival and City Tour
Our flight will leave NYC at 7:30pm, arriving in Ireland at 6:00am on Friday. We will transfer to our Galway Hotel and head to a restaurant in the city center for a "Irish" breakfast. After breakfast, we'll have our 90min walking city tour. Our guide will show us the History and Culture of this Vibrant Medieval city known as the "City of the Tribes". They will tell us stories of Galway's past and present in an engaging and humorous way. This tour will give us the feeling of knowing Galway intimately and prepared to discover it in more detail!
The remainder of the day you can take in Galway any way you please. In the evening we'll meet for an optional group dinner in the square.
Saturday, March 17-Parades and Pubs
Today will be the busiest day of the whole trip! Celebrations are ALL day and ALL night! We'll start with watching the St. Patrick's Day parade which starts in the early afternoon. This parade is widely regarded as the best parade in Ireland. For the remainder of the day/night, you'll celebrate the way the true Irish people do!
Galway, the city of the Tribes! The Irish pubs in Galway are completely alive all day!! It doesn't matter what you're after, you'll find it in the pubs of Galway, Ireland. Live rock, trad, blues, ska, underground Irish dancing....!! Sample some excellent Irish foods, live gigs, and a genuinely warm welcome. The Irish pubs in Galway are warm, welcoming and atmospheric. The perfect places to eat, and drink well. If you like havin' the craic, partying until the early hours, watching live gaelic football or hurling events or just enjoying an Irish meal, then you're in the right city-the Irish Pubs of Galway!
Sunday, March 18-Optional Activity Day
Take your last day in Ireland by planning your own activity or tour. There are great tours to choose from!
-Cliffs of Moher & Burren
-Visit the Aran Islands
-Conamara Irish Culture Experience
-Connemara & Cong
-The
-Live music in Pubs
Enjoy our last night with a lovely dinner and more drinks!
Monday, March 19-Return NYC (Newark)
We will leave for the airport in the early AM for our 8am flight, arriving to Newark at 11:20am
Chocolate & Martini Tasting Tour
Date: Friday, March 30 to April 1
Where: Southern New Hampshire
2 Days/2 Nights
Early Bird Price: (till March 8)
Base Price:
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Morocco & Sahara Desert
Date: Thursday, April 5 to Sunday, April 15
Where: Morocco (
10 Nights/10 Days
Base Price: $2595
Early Bird Price: $2495 (till Jan 12) Put down your $600 deposit to reserve your spot!
Included
International Airfare
All ground transportation
8 Nights in 3 & 4 star Hotel
1 Night in Berber Tent in Sahara Desert
All Breakfasts and 7 Dinners
All Tours on the itinerary
Tour Guides and Drivers
Camel Trek
Event Details
Stir a little spice into your life and join us for a Moroccan Adventure this Easter! From the Atlas mountains, to the Sahara Desert, Zirkel The World will show you the best that Morocco has to offer. We will take you through the cities of Fez and Marrakech, driving through the Atlas Mountains, camel riding and sand surfing in the Sahara Desert, and the famous Djemaa el-Fna, one of the center attractions of Marrakech. Let someone else do all the work on your vacation! Come "Z" this North African jewel with us.....
Thursday, April 5-
Depart our NYC evening flight arriving
Friday, April 6-
Once we arrive in
Overnight
Saturday, April 7-Meknes/Volubilis/Fes (4hr drive)
After breakfast, the group will leave by van toward Fes. On route, we will stop at Rabat, the capital city and residence of the King, for lunch and a time to enjoy the beautiful coastal city. In the afternoon, you may choose to explore the 2000-year-old ruins of Volubilis and get a picture of life during the Roman Empire. From there you will head on to Fes, the spiritual capital of Morocco.
Overnight Fes
Sunday, April 8-Fes
After breakfast we will begin our guided tour of the Medina, one of the world's largest walled in cities. We will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the Kings Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places we will experience. For lunch, we will eat in a traditional restaurant in the heart of the Medina. After lunch, we will complete the tour and return to our hotel for the evening.
Overnight Fes
Monday, April 9-Erfoud (8hr drive)
After an early breakfast we will begin our ascent across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Most of the day will be spent winding our way through the beautiful forests, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as we cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards the Sahara Desert. Half way, we will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks. On arrival at the Kasbah Tizimi in Erfoud, a hot shower or dip in the swimming pool will be a treat after the drive.
Overnight Erfoud
Tuesday, April 10-Sahara Desert
Most of the day will be spent relaxing at the hotel or exploring the small but interesting desert town. In the afternoon, we will head off in some 4-wheel drive vehicles across the barren land to the majestic Sahara sand dunes where we'll have the opportunity to try sand boarding (cost not included) from Auberge Dunes D'or. Just before sunset, we'll set off by camel for a 2-hour trek out to the oasis where we will spend the night in Berber tents.
Overnight in the Oasis
Wednesday, April 11-Erfoud
After breakfast, we will return by camel to the 4x4s and head back to Erfoud where you will have a chance to shower and relax in from at the hotel pool. You can also enjoy walking around the small town. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Overnight Erfoud
Thursday, April 12-Todra Gorges (4hr drive)
From Erfoud we will set out behind the High Atlas Mountains on route to the Todra Gorges. In the afternoon, you will take a walk up in the towering Todra Gorges (600 feet high). The picturesque river valleys make for a beautiful journey towards the southeast of Morocco. We will be able to walk around through these amazing structures. We will spend the night in Tingher before we cross the High Atlas Mountains.
Overnight Todra Gorges
Friday, April 13-Marrakech (4.5hr drive)
After an early breakfast we will set off to Marrakech via Ouarzazate. Tucked away in the High Atlas Mountains, it is one of the jewels of Morocco. In typical Moroccan fashion, the true treasures must be searched out and discovered...usually off the beaten path. In actuality, this setting has been used for more films than any other location in Morocco; films including
After lunch, we will head over the mountains to Marrakech. Once in Marrakech, we will check into our hotel and then head off to the Djemaa el-Fna, the center square of the Medina. the famous Djemaa el-Fna, is one of the center attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with the local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbecue pits, the square is well worth a visit. A quiet cop of tea on the terrace of an adjacent cafe provides a spectacular aerial view of the bustling square.
Overnight Marrakech
Saturday, April 14-Marrakech
After breakfast, the group will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. We will discover the Palace of the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, and many other hidden treasures. After lunch, we will continue with the tour on to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and the famous Djemaa el-Fna, one of the center attractions of Marrakech. The tour will conclude with and exploration of the souk (market) lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco.
Overnight Marrakech
Sunday, April 15-Departure
After breakfast we will be driven to the airport for our early afternoon flight back to NYC, arriving at 3:45pm.
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Southern Sister Cities: Savannah to Charleston
Date: Friday, April 27 to Tuesday, May 1
Where: Savannah Georgia & Charleston South Carolina
4 Days/4 Nights
Early Bird Price: $1095 (till Feb 15)
Base Price: $1195
Put down a $400 deposit to reserve your spot!
Included
Round-trip Airfare
Transportation from Savannah to Charleston
Airport transfers in each city
4 Night Inn Accommodations
4 Breakfasts
Savannah City Walking Tour
Savannah Foodie Tour
Civil War & Slavery Charleston Walking Tour
Event Details
Join us for a long weekend as we visit the "Sister Cities" of the Old South-Savannah and Charleston! These two cities are only 135 miles apart, so it's a must to visit them both. Savannah, known as the "Hostess City" of the south, offers all the amenities of a big city and all the irresistible charm of a small town. Charleston, a city rich in history, tradition, and Southern charm surrounded by water, wilderness, and beauty. Together, we'll explore their southern food, history, historic homes, and quaint streets.
Friday, April 27-Arrival in Savannah
On Friday evening, our flight will depart from NYC at 7:45pm, arriving in Savannah at 10:15pm. We will transfer to our hotel and get ready to go out and enjoy the evening in downtown Savannah.
Saturday, April 28-Savannah City & Foodie Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, we will walk to greet our guide for our 10:00am walking tour of Savannah. This tour is a 2hr leisurely stroll through Savannah's picturesque squares with a Southern guide. He'll tell us the rich history of Savannah in the language of the South. We'll see churches and Southern mansions dating back to the 1700's. We'll visit scenic locations used by Hollywood's movie industry, like the bench where
Followed by our city tour, at 1pm we will eat our way through Savannah's Historic District on this 2hr walking Foodie tour. We will sample the best of Southern cooking from locations made famous on the Food and Network and Travel Channel. We'll visit several restaurants and specialty food shops that may include: Fried green tomatoes, Artisan-baked pastries, Southern pork BBQ with signature sauces, fabulous shrimp and grits, dipping sauces, Georgia Peach tea, local honey, and handmade gourmet chocolates. But wherever we go, the tour will include a stop at The Lady & Sons, owned by Savannah's own Paula Deen.
For the remainder of the afternoon, you will be able to choose what you'd like to do.
Overnight in Downtown Savannah
Sunday, April 29-Open Day in Savannah
This day will be your day to choose what you'd like to do. You may choose to walk around the city to explore, or you may choose to sign up for a tour. There is so much to choose from in beautiful Savannah!
Here are some available tours to choose from (but there are many more!)
-Historic Savannah Trolley Tour
-Walking Martini Tour of Savannah
-Savannah Movie Tour
-Walking Ghost and/or Pirate Tour
-Grand Historic Savannah Tour
-Savannah Riverboat Tour
In the late afternoon (4pm) we will drive 2hrs to Charleston for the remainder of our trip. After checking into our Inn, we'll explore Downtown Charleston and have dinner.
Overnight Downtown Charleston
Monday, April 30-Civil War and Slavery Walking Tour
After breakfast, we will meet our guide at 10am for our Civil War and Slavery walking tour. These are the richest and most controversial veins in Charleston's history, so this tour is a must! What caused the Civil War? Why did it start here? What role did slavery play? Why did slavery flourish here, and make this the most important slave port in the nation? This tour will answer all of these questions. We'll journey back in time to a very different city, and walk the razor's edge between politics and war. From the first shots at Fort Sumter to the fall of Charleston, this tour covers all the key events of the war in addition to many surprising insights.
After our tour finishes at 12:30pm, you will have the remainder of the day to choose what you'd like to do. There are many tours to choose from, or you can take this time to explore on your own.
Here are some tours to choose from (but there are many others!)
-History and Homes Tour
-Pirate & Dungeon Tour
-Ghost Tour
-Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
-Magnolia Plantation Tour
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-Afternoon Dolphin Sail
-Foodie Tour
Tuesday, May 1-Open Day in Charleston & Departure
Whatever you weren't able to do on Monday, today is the day to do it. Get a last tour in, explore another area of the city, or enjoy some more Southern cooking. At 3:30pm we'll leave for the airport for our 6pm flight, arriving back in NYC at 8pm.
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Havana CUBA Tour
Date: Wednesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 10
Where: Havana Cuba
4 Nights/4 Days
(this trip excludes any Zirkel The World discounts or credits)
"This trip is an authorized and legal travel service from USA to Cuba!"
Early Bird Price: $2595 (till March 1)
Base Price: $2695
Meet us at Miami Airport (Early Thurs AM) Price: $2395/$2495
Put down a $500 deposit to reserve your spot!
Included
Domestic Airfare to/from Miami
International Airfare to/from Havana from Miami
1 Night Accommodations near Miami Airport
3 Night Accommodations at 4 Star Hotel in Havana
U.S. Treasury Department License and Letter of Authorization
Cuban Tour Guide
4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 3 Dinners
All Ground Transportation and Transfers
All entrance fees to scheduled activities and events
Days Full of Guided Activities
Travel health insurance, emergency medical evacuation, and trip cancellation coverage (up to 1,000)
Event Details
Think again when you hear the only way to get into Cuba is through Canada or Mexico~!
Join us for a long weekend in Havana and get a full immersion of the rich culture, art, food, and music of this unique and captivating country. Traveling to Cuba can be one of those life transforming experiences! On our weekend trip, there will be guided activities throughout Havana to visit the local Cubans personally, as well as time to explore on your own.
Wednesday, June 6-Departure to Miami
Our NYC flight will depart in the early evening, arriving in Miami in late evening. Once we arrive, we will transfer to our nearby airport hotel.
Thursday, June 7-Departure to Havana & Open Day
Our flight to Havana will depart early in the morning, arriving in Havana in mid-to late morning. After clearing immigration and customs, we will be greeted by our Cuban host who will escort us to our hotel in the heart of Havana. We'll be able to take some time to settle in, and for the rest of the day you will explore at your leisure. Soak up the incredible sights
and sounds of the city by exploring Havana Square, getting a Cuban lunch, or walk through the different neighborhoods.
In the evening, we'll enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel followed by drinks out in Havana.
Friday, June 8-Explore Old Havana
After breakfast at the hotel, our Cuban guide will take us on a stroll through the streets of historic Habana Vieja, exploring the famous Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas, the City Museum, and the Havana Club Rum Museum. The city has been restored to its historic beauty by UNESCO World Heritage. It is a must-see for all travelers as it masters colonial charm at its finest.
Later in the morning, we'll visit the Callejon de Hammel (Hammel's Alley). This is a community project promoting art, music, and culture. We'll have the incredible opportunity to meet with several Afro-Cuban artists for an up-close and personal look at the thriving arts scene.
In the early evening, we'll tour through the Vedado and Centro Habana neighborhoods before indulging in a sweet treat at Copellia Ice Cream Emporium, which was featured in the movie Fresa y Chocolate (Strawberries and Chocolate).
After dinner, we'll find a place with live music and dancing!
Saturday, June 9-Visit Casa de la Amistad & Local Orphanage
After breakfast, we'll make a special trip to the Hogar para Ninos sin Amparo Filial Bauta orphanage right outside of Havana. Visits from Americans are very rare and exciting for these children.
In the afternoon, we'll return to the neighborhood of Vedado to meet with representatives of the Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (Cuban Institute of Friendship to the People). This is an international Cuban organization that promotes cultural relations between the U.S. and Cuba. We'll receive a tour of Casa de la Amistad (Friendship House), a historic mansion where you'll have the opportunity to observe a forum regarding U.S. and Cuba relations.
In the evening, we'll attend a local community block party where people from all walks of life and every generation come together to discuss neighborhood issues, eat, drink, and form friendships. This evening of celebration and unity is often referred to one of the most incredible experiences on this tour.
Sunday, June 10-Departure to NYC
After breakfast, we will depart for our late morning flight to Miami, arriving in early afternoon. Our flight from Miami to NYC will depart in the early evening arriving in NYC at night.
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